Tonic Triads Flashcards
1
Q
What is a tonic triad?
A
It is a chord made up of the 1st, 3rd, and 5th degrees of a scale.
2
Q
What are major tonic triads labelled with?
A
They are labelled with the Roman numeral: I
3
Q
What are minor tonic triads labelled with?
A
They are labelled with the Roman numeral: i
4
Q
What do composers sometimes label the tonic triad of an A minor key as?
A
They sometimes label it as Am, especially for guitar.
